September 30, 1998
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1
Subject:Davisville Avenue between Mount Pleasant Road and Belle Ayre Boulevard -
Adjustment to parking regulations (Ward 22 - North Toronto)
Purpose:
To make the necessary by-law amendments to remove the student drop-off and pick-up area
on Davisville Avenue in front of Hodgson Senior Public School as a result of the elimination
of traffic islands and other recent regulation changes.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not Applicable.
Recommendations:
1. That the amendment to the parking regulation on Davisville Avenue, in front of Hodgson
Senior Public School specified in Appendix A of this report be approved in order to remove a
student drop-off and pick-up zone; and
2. That the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action
to implement the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that might be
required.
Comments:
Recently, a number of amendments to parking regulations were enacted in conjunction with
the removal of traffic islands in the South Eglinton area. The plan involved the use of traffic
islands on the north side of Davisville Avenue at Hodgson Senior Public School. The islands
created a chicane to control vehicle speeds, and had the added benefit of providing a protected
parking area for about six vehicles outside the school. This area was authorized for 10 minute
parking for pick-up and drop-off activities during key times for the school.
With the restoration of parking to the south side, there is not enough space to safely maintain
this drop-off/pick-up area. Since this facility did not exist prior to the islands, and there are
other opportunities to accommodate the activity in the vicinity of the school, the appropriate
housekeeping amendments as set out in the attached Appendix A should be approved.
Contact Name and Telephone Number
A. G. Macbeth, Manager
Transportation Management
392-1799
Director
AK/sah
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Appendix A
Delete the following:
400-78-Schedule XXV - Time Limited Parking
